repaired · 2022 Q1
Seats
Risk. The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, most often about the structure. It is covered by 20 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-629 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
20 recalls
2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be…
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Seats
Risk. Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Seats
Risk. Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Body: door
Risk. If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Fuel system, other: delivery
Risk. Either condition may result in a propane leak which may cause a stall.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas Built Buses.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Saf-t-liner C2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Saf-t-liner C2 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Leaf Spring FracturesNo recall
In owners' words
What Saf-t-liner C2 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WINDOW FRAMES CRACK AND BREAK LEAVING EXPOSED SHARP METAL EDGES AND HOLES EXPOSED FOR STUDENTS TO PLACE FINGERS IN, CAUSING INJURY. THE WINDOW FRAME MATERIAL IS A PLASTIC/VINYL PRODUCT THAT CRACKS AND/OR BREAKS UNDER EXTREME COLD OR HOT CONDITIONS. THERE ARE 14 CRACKED OR BROKEN WINDOW FRAMES IN…
WINDOW FRAMES CRACK AND BREAK LEAVING EXPOSED SHARP METAL EDGES AND HOLES FOR STUDENT RIDERS TO PLACE FINGERS IN, CAUSING INJURY. THE WINDOW FRAME MATERIAL IS A PLASTIC/VINYL PRODUCT THAT CRACKS AND/OR BREAKS UNDER EXTREME COLD OR HOT CONDITIONS. THERE ARE 10 CRACKED OR BROKEN WINDOWS IN THIS BUS…
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